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New Brics members boast oil, deep pockets and strategic locations: analysts
Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will join the bloc of emerging markets in 2024 in an expansion Chinese President Xi Jinping calls ‘historic’.
In China, AI Clones Are Putting Human Livestreamers Out of Work
In recent years, China has seen the rise of artificial intelligence-generated pop stars, fashion models, and even romantic partners. Now, AI is disrupting yet another field: the country’s massive livestream industry. Live commerce — or livestream e-commerce — is extremely popular in China. The shows usually involve an enthusiastic host presenting a series of products to their followers, who can then buy them via an integrated purchase button. It sounds cheesy, but the shows attract huge audiences: More than 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) of goods were sold via live commerce last year, and well over 1 million people now
China looks forward to discussions with US commerce chief as trade flows slow
China is looking forward to in-depth discussions with the United States on resolving economic and trade issues when its commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, visits next week, China's commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
What’s So Funny About China’s Rust Belt?
A short history of the country’s unlikely comedy capital.
Opinion | Don’t be fooled by narrative of China deflation helping the world
Rather than speculating on the possible benefits of Chinese deflation for other economies, the focus should be on threats to the global economy and markets, plus how Beijing intends to revive growth while maintaining financial stability.
Republican candidates talk ‘tough on China’ as Trump skips first debate
Eight other candidates eager to show they are not soft on China but offer little clarity, as front runner and former president Donald Trump skips debate hosted by Fox News.
Man flees China on water scooter, crossing 200 miles of sea to S. Korea
A human rights activist identified the man who washed up on South Korea’s coastal flats as Kwon Pyong, who had previously been jailed in China.
China, Australia raise climate change, security at Pacific leaders summit
Australia and China pledged more support for the Pacific Islands in their fight against climate change, as the leaders of four nations debate declaring the strategic region "neutral" as China and the United States jostle for influence.
China and India’s Moon Rovers Take Different Paths on Historic Missions
After making history by becoming the first nation to successfully send a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, India is one of only two countries with active rovers on the lunar surface.
China condemns release of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean
China again voiced strong opposition and condemned Japan's decision to start releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Former Chief of Bank of Beijing Out of Touch as Regulators Probe Dealings
Authorities detain Yan Bingzhu and raid his home after months of rumors that he was a target of investigators, sources say
China’s ticking debt dilemma: the longer they wait, the bigger the cost
Beijing has recognised the urgency of its local government debt crisis, with the International Monetary Fund saying local government financial vehicle debt has swollen to a record 66 trillion yuan (US$9 trillion) this year.
US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies
The Biden administration has approved a new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China.
China squeezes Taiwan with military drills, trade threats, mango ban
Beijing aiming to sway outcome of island's January's presidential election, analysts say
Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen where their dollar takes them further
Trend of Hongkongers taking trips across the border leaves city’s F&B sector lamenting loss of business.
The Maoist legacy in Chinese private enterprise
The Maoist legacy in Chinese private enterprise is the subject of the latest Sinica Podcast interview with Chris Marquis, professor at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School. He talks about the book he co-authored with Kunyuan Qiao, Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise.
Editor’s note for March 30, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
‘China’s Kerouac’ documented the country’s cool underclass
Wang Shuo wrote “hooligan literature,” a label meant as a compliment among international critics. The Beijing he depicted was one of vernacular, rebellion, and play, with antiheroes full of swagger and cool.
Crushed by the pandemic, China’s trail running events are making a comeback
China’s trail runners are back in force, with the resumption of ultramarathon competitions and government money flowing back into the sport. But there’s still miles to go on the road to recovery.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged with bribing Chinese officials
You might have to wait until October to know who the corrupt officials are. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is stepping up its crypto ambitions.
Editor’s note for March 29, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
‘An imperial railway failure’: France’s disastrous colonization project on the China-Vietnam border
As many as 100,000 laborers died in the construction of the Kunming–Haiphong railway, which opened on April 1, 1910. The cost was not worth it.
Cyberbullying in China finds victims in all corners
Women on the Chinese internet tend to get trolled for their looks and posts about private matters, whereas their male counterparts are more likely to be judged for their opinions on social issues.
The RESTRICT Act could unite TikTok, Tucker Carlson, and Shein
New proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress could stop foreign tech companies from operating in the U.S. Everyone’s talking about TikTok — but the implications for Chinese companies are much broader. Not even Tucker Carlson likes it.
TikTok’s hopeless quest to prove it’s American enough
TikTok faces an uphill battle to prove its compatibility with “American values” and will have to grapple with regulatory double standards that overlook the many problems of its American counterparts, writes Ivy Yang, a veteran of public relations and reputation management in U.S.-China tech.
Government-backed and infrastructure-oriented: The Chinese way of innovation
While some may believe central planning is inherently inimical to fresh ideas and radical innovations, an expert on China’s state-owned enterprises disagrees.
Editor’s note for March 28, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Zook spotlights the less-glamorous parts of Taiwanese culture
For those who’ve visited Taiwan, their memories of the island will most likely call to mind a rich world of sights, sounds, and scents. For Kaohsiung-based artist Zook, Taiwan conjures up something altogether different. In his works, he spotlights the less-glamorous—yet indisputable parts of Taiwanese culture: betel nuts, cigarettes, and cheap liquor.
From the psyche to the canvas: Chinese art brut
“Art brut” is an artistic concept birthed in France in the mid-20th century, inspired by the art of outsiders, often those with mental health conditions. In China, one person has made it his life’s work to highlight the dignity and artistry of its practitioners.
New Chinese premier Li Qiang, as judged by his peers
Chinese scholars, officials, businesspeople, and more weigh in on Xi Jinping’s right-hand man.
How safe is it, exactly, to do business with China?
Employees of an American due diligence firm were detained by Beijing police last week, but then Jack Ma made a visit home and Xi Jinping wrote a welcome message for visiting foreign executives.
Will China’s EV price war kill some of its car companies?
After Tesla dropped its prices in China, local electric vehicle companies began slashing theirs, too, responding to both market dynamics and government policies. This could spell disaster for some of the smaller firms.
